Does Exercise Really Help?

[Schlep]

When I was first diagnosed I started walking 3 miles a day and my numbers were better.

I quit walking and my numbers are terrible will walking again really make that big a difference in the numbers?

[Gordonm]

Yes.

Excercise has always made my numbers better. I find I require less insulin adn the insulin Ido use works better and faster with excercise. If I go 2 or more days without some type of excercise Ican expect my readings to be a little higher.

[wiseguy]

I consider exercise to be equally as important as diet for both BG control and overall health. And yes, I think that if you resume your daily walks you will see a real difference in your BG numbers.

[Scratch]

It would very likely help.

Our bodies evolved in an environment which demanded regular physical activity and it's only been as technology and industry have progressed that in recent history it has become much easier for a larger portion of the population to be sedentary. Our bodies are not well-adapted to being sedentary.

So if you think about it, our ancestors got their activity as demands to survive and live. You on the other hand have the available option of being active by choosing to do something you'll enjoy. That's not such a bad deal, if you think about it.

Find something you'll enjoy doing and will challenge you.

[Cyborg]

I think you answered your own question... For me, it definitely reduces insulin resistance and as a result lowers my basal requirements. Just wish I could stick to a regular exercise program!

[mho357]

I agree with Cyborg - you answered your own question. I don't think there is any doubt that exercise helps.

Mark

[xMenace]

Yes. Diabetes negatively affects the circulatory system. Exercise positively affects it.

[Catcount]

Yep, I agree with all the posts. I walk quickly for 1 hour or so in the early morning hours to get my heart rate up, to keep my numbers better, reduce the Basal I need, and maintain my weight target. It also makes me feel good for the day ahead.

Catcount
Insulin Dependent

[Handybear]

30 minutes of walking will drop my bg by 10 to 15 points.

[princesslinda]

30 minutes of walking will drop my bg by 10 to 15 points.

Ditto I can ALWAYS tell by my blood sugar when i've not been exercising enough.

[shabbie6247]

i must be very strange!

i havent exercised in ages, but previously i walked daily for about 40 minutes (brisk walk)
i can honestly say i didnt notice any difference when i stopped walking. my numbers are still the same. (except my daily management is much tighter)

[kgm0612]

I walk 3 to 3-1/2 miles at least 5 nights a week, usually an hour or so after eating dinner. This has helped me keep my weight steady (give or take a pound or two) for the last two years. PLUS...........any type of exercise is good for you!


Karen

[Alice]

I walk to keep my circulation system healthy. I don't use exercise to lower my glucose necessarily. In simple terms, I feel that a fit body has a better chance at keeping tissues healthy...or healthy as possible. Tissue damage is the root of most diabetic side affects.